Sunday, December 30, 2012

2012
comes to an end but your kitchen is definitely revamped. This year brought a
series of colorful, fun, quirky and easy-to-use kitchenware you may or may not need. But admittedly those can make your life simpler, give your kitchen
a sleeker look and often help you be environmental friendly.

Re-Pac Bags

Re-Pac Bags are the eco-friendly, food-safe bag alternative to disposable plastic baggies.
Pack your lunch, tasty snacks, sandwiches or pieces of fruit and you are ready
to go. Those stain, leak and mold resistant bags are also hand-sewn; they are
perfect for your daily on-the-go snack or when traveling. Kids will love it as
well as adults. Prices start at $5.95.

Blogger's Note:
Tested. Easy to pack and clean but I often felt that those nice bags are for my
cosmetics rather than peanuts!

The
FreeForm

This
inventive item introduces an easily adaptable and creative concept to any
kitchen or dining setting. FreeForm takes the form of both a tray when lifted
by the cut out handles and a placemat when lying flat. It is available in
numerous contrasting colors with smart stitched detail edging. Prices vary from $19.99
to $29.99.

Tilt is a new word
to the chilled drinks and the newest addition to your cocktail set. The
chilling sphere is iceless and flavorless so it does not interfere with drinks
and their flavor. All you have to do is to store tilt in the freezer a few
hours before your cocktail time, then insert it in your wine glass, cocktail or
a party dip to keep it chilled. Tilt is center-weighted so it will always sit
up-right and is easily removed by an included retrieval hook. It comes with a
silicone freezer stand. Prices start at $17.99 for the single and $34.99 for the twin tilt.

Blogger's
note: Tested. It chills your drinks but the ball looks strange in the
glass. Easier to use than ice cubes.

Bella
Vita Chill It

BellaVita’s new freezable, insulated Chill It bags are perfect for keeping wine,
beer or sodas cool on the go! Keep those bags in the freezer and they become
instant coolers for whatever you want to chill. They come in six different
bright colors and in three designs: square, cylinders or totes. Bella Vita
Chill It bags are reusable and perfect for gifts. Prices start at $9.95.

Blogger's
note: not tested yet.

Snapi

If you don’t like big salad spoons for your salad or pasta
servings, try Snapi. This single handed server allows easy serving of
salad, pasta, fruit and everything else that comes in a bowl! This kitchen item
is ergonomic and colorful. Grab a full serving without putting your plate down.

Blogger's note: Tested. Use rather in a large bowl when there
is plenty of salad to grab.

Corn-n-Tater

Give
your veggies a makeover but putting them in this new microwave cooking bag.
Forget about plastic containers that may melt or any other ceramic plate that
becomes too hot after a few minutes in the oven. The Corn-n-Tater is said to
cook your food without loss of flavor as it is made with a blend of cotton and
bamboo materials. It is easy to clean: machine wash and air dry. Good for
vegetables but also pizzas, tortillas, bread and frozen foods. It comes in
various designs; each pack contains a recipe booklet. It will cost
you $12.99.